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Hiking Trails of BC

British Columbia is a paradise for hikers, with stunning scenery and well-protected national parks and reserves. Its jaw-dropping landscapes, sparkling fiords and lakes, towering mountains, meandering rivers and beautiful coastlines make even the most casual of hikers reach for their boots.

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Day 1 Arrive Vancouver
Arrival in Vancouver and spend the day exploring the city at your leisure.

Day 2 Vancouver to Manning Provincial Park (211 km/132 mi)
This morning collect your rental car (not included) and drive east to the Golden Ears Provincial Park for your first stop. The Lower Falls is a short (2 hr) hike that is excellent to start the trip. The view of the falls is fantastic, particularly in the spring season when the runoff from the surrounding mountains is surging downstream. Continue driving to Manning Park Resort located in the middle of Manning Park. The trailheads for several hikes are accessible from the resort. You may wish to hike the Lightning Lake Loop - an easy trail that circles around Lightning Lake.

Day 3 Manning Park to Kelowna (233/146 km)
Today, travel into the Thompson Okanagan region; this region is famous for its orchards and vineyards as well as the wildly varied landscapes.

Day 4 Kelowna (Myra Canyon Hike)
Varied landscapes, panoramic views, and historic sites make for infinitely interesting hikes around Kelowna. The Kettle Valley Railway (KVR) trail, which is part of the Trans-Canada trail, is an easy high-country walk. The 12km section of the trail between the former Ruth Station and Myra Station features reconstructed wood-frame trestles, two steel bridges, and two tunnels. Bring a camera to capture the valley views.

Day 5 Kelowna to Sun Peaks (266 km/166 km)
This morning depart Okanagan Valley and drive to the alpine resort of Sun Peaks. Sun Peak’s hiking trails are designed to accommodate varying levels of fitness and experience so that all visitors can enjoy the unique experience of alpine hiking. Hikers will find an endlessly diverse terrain with flat areas, gradual inclines, and steep climbs, not to mention a vast trail system that is lift accessed for easy alpine access. Hiking in and around Sun Peaks is a great way to spot bird species including Blue Herons, Bald Eagles, and Hummingbirds. In summer the mountains become a kaleidoscope of color with wildflowers like with Arctic Lupin, Dwarf Dogwood, Fireweed and Larkspur, blossoming from the village high into the alpine. And there’s always the chance of seeing bears, coyotes, and other wildlife on the trails leading from the Sunburst Express chairlift.

Day 6 Sun Peaks to Whistler (356 km/223 mi)
Begin the day travelling along the Logan Lake route to the gold rush town of Cache Creek to visit the historic Hat Creek Ranch (included), which literally takes you back to the days of the gold rush. Continue the journey south to Lillooet, known as the land of the Gold Rush Trail and ‘Mile Zero’ of the Old Caribou Wagon Road during the Gold Rush Years. Now the area is home to the largest Canadian producers of the medicinal plant, ginseng. Departing Lillooet, travel the Duffey Lake Road to Whistler. Nairn Falls located between Pemberton and Whistler is a beautiful waterfall that provides an excellent spot to stretch the legs. The trail is very well maintained and easy to follow. After taking photos and resting on the rocks, make your way back up the rocky area to the trail for the short walk back to the parking lot. Continue to Whistler. The rest of the day is free to explore Whistler on your own, relax and enjoy some of the many cafés and restaurants in this charming alpine village.

Day 7 Whistler (High Note Trail)
Whistler Blackcomb is a hiking paradise. To get there, soar like an eagle on the Peak 2 Peak Gondola (included). This engineering marvel links Blackcomb and Whistler mountains, offering an awe-inspiring ride across the valley. For an additional thrill, try to grab a silver gondola with a glassbottomed floor. At the top, guests will be treated to unbelievable views of glaciers, extinct volcanoes, snow-capped peaks and more. More than 50km/30mi of alpine hiking trails are waiting for you. The High Note Trail offers the most scenic view of Cheakamus Lake in Garibaldi Provincial Park. From Roundhouse (Whistler Mountain) ride the Peak chair to the Peak. Head west and down on the High Note trail. It circles around south and then east till it meets the Musical Bumps trail. From there, turn left (north) and head down to the Gondola (4.5 km) or west again at the Burnt Stew trail and goes back to the Peak (3 km).

Day 8 Whistler to Vancouver (124 km/78 mi)
Depart Whistler and travel back to Vancouver. Brandywine Falls is another great stop when heading south from Whistler. The walk to the falls is only 10 minutes. From the viewing platform situated right at the edge of the cliff, you get a spectacular view of the 70 m falls. Continue along the scenic Sea to Sky Highway to Vancouver. Highlights along the way include the cascading Shannon Falls and the Stawamus Chief Rock where climbers from all over the globe migrate to climb the granite cliffs. The Chief towers high above the town of Squamish and is a popular hiking destination that offers scenic views of Howe Sound and several mountains in Garibaldi Provincial Park. Hikers can complete all three peaks of the Chief in a day or just choose to do a shorter trip to the South Peak that still offers a spectacular view. Once you have taken photos, head back along the route you arrived. Arrive into Vancouver and proceed to your selected hotel.

Day 9 Vancouver
Your vacation ends upon check out from your hotel.

Package Includes:

8 nights hotel accommodation

Peak to Peak Gondola Ride (operates daily May 26th to September 16th, price for non operating dates will be adjusted at
time of booking)

Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel

Located downtown Vancouver, only 3 blocks to the central business & shopping district and 3 blocks to the now popular Yaletown, previously a warehouse district which now has been transformed into trendy boutiques and fabulous dining. Hotel offers 275 modern air-conditioned one bedroom suites, most with spectacular mountain, city or water views.

Pinnacle Vancouver Harbourfront Hotel

strong textLocated downtown on the waterfront overlooking Vancouver’s Coal Harbour and the scenic North Shore Mountains, this 438 room hotel is situated on the border of the city’s business, financial and entertainment district.

The Cove Lakeside Resort

The Cove Lakeside Resort is only minutes from Westbank and a short drive from the city of Kelowna. Hotel amenities: Restaurant & bar, full-service spa, lakeside pools, slide, and hot tub, tennis court, BBQ area, fire pits for beachside picnics, large screen movie theatre for up to 16.

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Located downtown in the heart of Vancouver. Each of the 556 rooms and suites offers all the luxury and services of a world-class hotel with the elegance and charm of an English castle.
Hotel amenities include: Restaurants, lounge bar, 24-hour room service, shopping arcade, health club, swimming pool, Jacuzzi hot tub, sauna, concierge and guest parking (charge).

The Cove Lakeside Resort

The Cove Lakeside Resort is only minutes from Westbank and a short drive from the city of Kelowna. Hotel amenities: Restaurant & bar, full-service spa, lakeside pools, slide, and hot tub, tennis court, BBQ area, fire pits for beachside picnics, large screen movie theatre for up to 16.

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